Gregg Palmer facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Gregg Palmer
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Palmer in Magnificent Obsession, 1954
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| Born |
Palmer Edwin Lee
January 25, 1927 |
| Died | October 31, 2015 (aged 88) Encino, California, U.S.
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| Occupation | Film and television actor |
| Years active | 1950–1982 |
| Spouse(s) |
Ruth Stump Brooks
(m. 1967; died. 1999) |
Gregg Palmer was an American actor. His real name was Palmer Edwin Lee. He was born on January 25, 1927, in San Francisco, California. He became well-known for his roles in many movies and television shows. Palmer passed away on October 31, 2015, at the age of 88.
Early Life and First Roles
Gregg Palmer grew up in San Francisco, California. During World War II, he served in the United States Army Air Corps. He worked as a cryptographer, which means he helped decode secret messages.
Palmer started his acting career in 1950. His very first movie role was a small part. He played an ambulance driver in the film My Friend Irma Goes West.
A Busy Acting Career
Gregg Palmer was a very busy actor. He appeared in many popular television shows. These included famous Westerns like Gunsmoke and Bonanza. He also acted in Star Trek: The Original Series and Mission: Impossible.
He also had roles in many movies. Some of his films were Big Jake, Magnificent Obsession, and The Shootist. He often played characters in Western films. For example, he played Tom McLowery in the TV series The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp.
Palmer continued acting until 1982. His last role was in a TV miniseries called The Blue and the Gray. After this, he retired from acting.
Later Life
Gregg Palmer lived in Encino, California. He passed away there in October 2015. He was 88 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Gregg Palmer para niños
